The Jade Tree Foundation concentrates its philanthropy in arts-and-culture and higher-education causes, with a clear tilt toward supporting media and music organizations in Arizona. Grants are sizable and intended primarily for operational support, and the foundation also backs international education and a prominent women's college, suggesting personal or geographic ties to recipients.
Small portfolio of large, unrestricted/operational grants concentrated in a few organizations and themes rather than many small gifts; geographic emphasis on Arizona but with selective national/international education grants.
A $150,000 operational grant to AZ Media in Tucson stands out in the Jade Tree Foundation C/o the Fourth Floor LLC’s recent giving and points to a clear preference for sustaining institutions rather than financing one-off projects. Across the latest grants on file, the foundation repeatedly supports arts, media, education, and cultural organizations, often through operating or educational awards that help recipients cover core program delivery and infrastructure. Arizona Public Media and Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus also appear among the larger awards, reinforcing the foundation’s visible interest in Tucson-based media and music organizations. The pattern extends beyond Arizona. The foundation backs selective colleges and international education programs, including recipients such as Wellesley College, Oberlin College, Colby College, Williams College, Ies Abroad, and The Archer School. That mix suggests a portfolio that balances local cultural institutions with higher-education and student-exchange funding. Grants are issued to nonprofit organizations and educational institutions, with support frequently tied to organizational operations, staffing, administrative support, or educational programming. The giving profile is national in scope, with recipients concentrated in a few recurring places rather than spread evenly across the country.
Arts and media are a central thread. In 2024, the foundation gave $150,000 to AZ Media in Tucson for operational support, and it also supported Arizona Public Media with $108,571 in 2023 and $8,000 in 2024. The Tucson Symphony Orchestra received $15,451 in 2024 and $15,156 in 2023, showing repeated backing for cultural institutions. Education is the other major lane. Ies Abroad received $98,320 in 2023 for educational purposes, while The Archer School received $25,000 in 2023 for education and $25,472 in 2024 for operations. The foundation also funded Wellesley College, Colby College, Williams College, and Oberlin College, along with Summer Science Program. In Tucson-focused youth work, Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus received $100,584 in 2023 for operational support, and Uaf - Arizona Assurance received $7,000 in both 2023 and 2024.
Typical grants are small to mid-sized, with a p25 of $2,000, a median of $3,000, and a p75 of $10,122. The recent list also shows repeated awards to the same organizations across 2023 and 2024, including Arizona Public Media, Tucson Symphony Orchestra, Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona, Uaf - Arizona Assurance, The Nature Conservancy, Hagley Museum, Williams College, and Wellesley College. That repeat pattern points to ongoing relationships rather than isolated gifts. The foundation gives through a private foundation structure associated with Jade Tree Foundation C/o the Fourth Floor LLC, and its grants are directed to nonprofit organizations and educational institutions. No unsolicited application process is shown in the data.
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Most grants fall between $2K and $10K, with a median of $3K.
25th Percentile
$2K
Median
$3K
75th Percentile
$10K
About 3% of grants go to recipients in AZ.
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Notable grantees: AZ Media, Arizona Public Media, Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus, IES Abroad, Wellesley College
Arizona receives the most grants, with Tucson appearing frequently in the recipient list and top awards going there in media, music, food access, and student-support organizations. Beyond Arizona, grants also land in Massachusetts, Ohio, Maine, California, New York, Illinois, and Delaware. In the recent grants list, Tucson, AZ appears repeatedly, while Wellesley, MA; Oberlin, OH; Waterville, ME; and Los Angeles, CA each receive multiple awards. Recipients in the foundation’s HQ state of Delaware account for 3% of grants, with Hagley Museum in Wilmington among the named recipients.
The recent grants point to nonprofit organizations and educational institutions, especially in arts, media, music education, study abroad, and selective higher education. Recipients include Arizona Public Media, Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus, Ies Abroad, Wellesley College, Colby College, Williams College, and Oberlin College.
Typical grants are modest relative to the largest awards: the p25 is $2,000, the median is $3,000, and the p75 is $10,122. The recent list also includes larger operating grants, but most gifts cluster well below those top amounts.
Yes. Several recipients appear in multiple years, including Arizona Public Media, Tucson Symphony Orchestra, Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona, Uaf - Arizona Assurance, The Nature Conservancy, Hagley Museum, Williams College, and Wellesley College. That indicates recurring relationships in the grant pattern.
Arizona is the strongest geographic center in the recent grants, especially Tucson. The top state by grant count is PA, but the recipient list shows repeated awards in Tucson across media, music, food access, and education, while the foundation’s HQ-state giving in Delaware is 3%.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA MED SCHOOL GUSHAN SETHI PROFESSORSHIP (ENDOWMENT) | TUSCON, AZ | $51,885 | 2026 | OPERATIONAL |
| BURNSIDE ROWING | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $25,220 | 2026 | OPERATIONAL |
| WELLESLEY COLLEGE | WELLESLEY, MA | $25,129 | 2026 | OPERATIONAL |
| COLBY COLLEGE | WATERVILLE, ME | $24,946 | 2026 | OPERATIONAL |
| SMITH COLLEGE | NORTHAMPTON, MA | $24,946 | 2026 | OPERATIONAL |
| OBERLIN COLLEGE | OBERLIN, OH | $24,934 | 2026 | OPERATIONAL |
| SCIENCE SUMMER PROGRAM | CAMBRIDGE, MA | $24,858 | 2026 | OPERATIONAL |
| TUCSON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA | TUCSON, AZ | $15,013 | 2026 | OPERATIONAL |
| WILLIAMS COLLEGE | WILLIAMSTOWN, MA | $10,046 | 2026 | OPERATIONAL |
| HAGLEY MUSEUM | WILMINGTON, DE | $10,046 | 2026 | OPERATIONAL |
| ARIZONA PUBLIC MEDIA | TUCSON, AZ | $10,046 | 2026 | OPERATIONAL |
| COMMUNITY FOOD BANK OF SOUTHERN AZ | TUCSON, AZ | $8,000 | 2026 | OPERATIONAL |
| UAF ARIZONA ASSURANCE | TUCSON, AZ | $7,000 | 2026 | OPERATIONAL |
| UAF CAMPUS ARBORETUM | TUSCON, AZ | $5,000 | 2026 | OPERATIONAL |
| THIRD STREET MUSIC SCHOOL SETTLEMENT | NEW YORK, NY | $5,000 | 2026 | OPERATIONAL |
| HABITAT OF HUMANITY TUSCON | TUCSON, AZ | $4,000 | 2026 | OPERATIONAL |
| PRIMAVERA FOUNDATION | TUCSON, AZ | $4,000 | 2026 | OPERATIONAL |
| THE HAVEN | TUCSON, AZ | $3,000 | 2026 | OPERATIONAL |
| CASA DE LOS NINOS | TUCSON, AZ | $3,000 | 2026 | OPERATIONAL |
| LITERACY CONNECTS | TUCSON, AZ | $3,000 | 2026 | OPERATIONAL |
| TUSCON BOYS CHORUS | TUCSON, AZ | $3,000 | 2026 | OPERATIONAL |
| ARIZONA LAND & WATER TRUST | TUCSON, AZ | $3,000 | 2026 | OPERATIONAL |
| THE LITERACY CENTER | FLAGSTAFF, AZ | $2,500 | 2026 | OPERATIONAL |
| FLAGSTAFF FAMILY FOOD CENTER | FLAGSTAFF, AZ | $2,500 | 2026 | OPERATIONAL |
| ARIZONA-SONORA DESERT MUSEUM | TUCSON, AZ | $2,000 | 2026 | OPERATIONAL |
| STEP UP ON SECOND | SANTA MONICA, CA | $2,000 | 2026 | OPERATIONAL |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD ARIZONA | TUCSON, AZ | $2,000 | 2026 | OPERATIONAL |
| NATIVE SEEDSSEARCH | TUSCON, AZ | $1,500 | 2026 | OPERATIONAL |
| SKY ISLAND ALLIANCE | TUCSON, AZ | $1,000 | 2026 | OPERATIONAL |
| EMERGE CENTER AGAINST DOMESTIC ABUSE | TUCSON, AZ | $1,000 | 2026 | OPERATIONAL |
| NAACP LEGAL DEFENSE & ED FUND | NEW YORK, NY | $1,000 | 2026 | OPERATIONAL |
| SALVATION ARMY | PHOENIX, AZ | $1,000 | 2026 | OPERATIONAL |
| ST MARY'S FOOD BANK ALLIANCE | PHOENIX, AZ | $1,000 | 2026 | OPERATIONAL |
| OBERLIN COLLEGE | OBERLIN, OH | $25,498 | 2025 | OPERATIONAL |
| SCIENCE SUMMER PROGRAM | CAMBRIDGE, MA | $25,498 | 2025 | OPERATIONAL |
| WELLESLEY COLLEGE | WELLESLEY, MA | $25,363 | 2025 | OPERATIONAL |
| COLBY COLLEGE | WATERVILLE, ME | $24,989 | 2025 | OPERATIONAL |
| SMITH COLLEGE | NORTHAMPTON, MA | $24,989 | 2025 | OPERATIONAL |
| TUCSON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA | TUCSON, AZ | $14,993 | 2025 | OPERATIONAL |
| HAGLEY MUSEUM | WILMINGTON, DE | $9,995 | 2025 | OPERATIONAL |
| WILLIAMS COLLEGE | WILLIAMSTOWN, MA | $9,995 | 2025 | OPERATIONAL |
| COMMUNITY FOOD BANK OF SOUTHERN AZ | TUCSON, AZ | $8,000 | 2025 | OPERATIONAL |
| ARIZONA PUBLIC MEDIA | TUCSON, AZ | $8,000 | 2025 | OPERATIONAL |
| UAF ARIZONA ASSURANCE | TUCSON, AZ | $7,000 | 2025 | OPERATIONAL |
| THE NATURE CONSERVANCY | CONSHOHOCKEN, PA | $5,000 | 2025 | OPERATIONAL |
| COALITION FOR SONORAN DESERT PROTECTION | TUCSON, AZ | $5,000 | 2025 | OPERATIONAL |
| PRIMAVERA FOUNDATION | TUCSON, AZ | $4,000 | 2025 | OPERATIONAL |
| HABITAT OF HUMANITY TUSCON | TUCSON, AZ | $4,000 | 2025 | OPERATIONAL |
| NORTHLAND FAMILY HELP CENTER | FLAGSTAFF, AZ | $3,000 | 2025 | OPERATIONAL |
| THE HAVEN | TUCSON, AZ | $3,000 | 2025 | OPERATIONAL |
UA MED SCHOOL GUSHAN SETHI PROFESSORSHIP (ENDOWMENT)
$51,885OPERATIONAL
BURNSIDE ROWING
$25,220OPERATIONAL
WELLESLEY COLLEGE
$25,129OPERATIONAL
COLBY COLLEGE
$24,946OPERATIONAL
SMITH COLLEGE
$24,946OPERATIONAL
OBERLIN COLLEGE
$24,934OPERATIONAL
SCIENCE SUMMER PROGRAM
OPERATIONAL
TUCSON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
$15,013OPERATIONAL
WILLIAMS COLLEGE
$10,046OPERATIONAL
HAGLEY MUSEUM
$10,046OPERATIONAL
ARIZONA PUBLIC MEDIA
$10,046OPERATIONAL
COMMUNITY FOOD BANK OF SOUTHERN AZ
$8,000OPERATIONAL
UAF ARIZONA ASSURANCE
$7,000OPERATIONAL
UAF CAMPUS ARBORETUM
$5,000OPERATIONAL
THIRD STREET MUSIC SCHOOL SETTLEMENT
$5,000OPERATIONAL
HABITAT OF HUMANITY TUSCON
$4,000OPERATIONAL
PRIMAVERA FOUNDATION
$4,000OPERATIONAL
THE HAVEN
$3,000OPERATIONAL
CASA DE LOS NINOS
$3,000OPERATIONAL
LITERACY CONNECTS
$3,000OPERATIONAL
TUSCON BOYS CHORUS
$3,000OPERATIONAL
ARIZONA LAND & WATER TRUST
$3,000OPERATIONAL
THE LITERACY CENTER
$2,500OPERATIONAL
FLAGSTAFF FAMILY FOOD CENTER
$2,500OPERATIONAL
ARIZONA-SONORA DESERT MUSEUM
$2,000OPERATIONAL
STEP UP ON SECOND
$2,000OPERATIONAL
PLANNED PARENTHOOD ARIZONA
$2,000OPERATIONAL
NATIVE SEEDSSEARCH
$1,500OPERATIONAL
SKY ISLAND ALLIANCE
$1,000OPERATIONAL
EMERGE CENTER AGAINST DOMESTIC ABUSE
$1,000OPERATIONAL
NAACP LEGAL DEFENSE & ED FUND
$1,000OPERATIONAL
SALVATION ARMY
$1,000OPERATIONAL
ST MARY'S FOOD BANK ALLIANCE
$1,000OPERATIONAL
OBERLIN COLLEGE
$25,498OPERATIONAL
SCIENCE SUMMER PROGRAM
$25,498OPERATIONAL
WELLESLEY COLLEGE
$25,363OPERATIONAL
COLBY COLLEGE
$24,989OPERATIONAL
SMITH COLLEGE
$24,989OPERATIONAL
TUCSON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
$14,993OPERATIONAL
HAGLEY MUSEUM
$9,995OPERATIONAL
WILLIAMS COLLEGE
$9,995OPERATIONAL
COMMUNITY FOOD BANK OF SOUTHERN AZ
$8,000OPERATIONAL
ARIZONA PUBLIC MEDIA
$8,000OPERATIONAL
UAF ARIZONA ASSURANCE
$7,000OPERATIONAL
THE NATURE CONSERVANCY
$5,000OPERATIONAL
COALITION FOR SONORAN DESERT PROTECTION
$5,000OPERATIONAL
PRIMAVERA FOUNDATION
$4,000OPERATIONAL
HABITAT OF HUMANITY TUSCON
$4,000OPERATIONAL
NORTHLAND FAMILY HELP CENTER
$3,000OPERATIONAL
THE HAVEN
$3,000OPERATIONAL